Israel-Hamas war: footballer Youcef Atal suspended for seven matches after his controversial publication

Youcef Atal suspended seven matches by the disciplinary committee. EPA – SEBASTIEN NOGIER

The player Youcef Atal, targeted by a preliminary investigation for "apology of terrorism" after a publication linked to the conflict between Israel and Hamas and suspended by his club Nice, was suspended on Wednesday for seven matches by the LFP disciplinary committee.

The Algerian international quickly deleted the post and apologized, but his club decided on October 18 to suspend him until further notice. The National Ethics Council of the FFF had referred the matter to the League's disciplinary committee.

🚨 OFFICIEL ! Youcef Atal est 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗨 𝟳 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦 par la LFP suite à sa publication sur le conflit israélo-palestinien ! pic.twitter.com/WnIHnXkWyN

— Actu Foot (@ActuFoot_) October 25, 2023

The other expected sanction was that concerning the MHSC after the firecracker throwing that occurred during the match against Clermont. The match will be replayed behind closed doors and Montpellier will be deducted a point in the general classification of Ligue 1.